Community Director, Schoenecker Hall

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Community Director for Schoenecker Hall  position within the department of Residence Life.

 

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

 

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $48,500 – $49,500

 

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Residence Life, through intentional relationship building, provides an inclusive and supportive educational living environment where students develop the skills and knowledge to think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. The Department is a team of diverse and uniquely experienced professional staff, graduate hall directors, and student leaders who collaborate, support, challenge, and have fun together. This team approach extends to the larger division of Student Affairs and its partners, where collaborations are abundant with areas like Campus Life, Student Diversity & Inclusion Services, Student Center, Dean of Students, International Students & Scholars, Center for Well-Being, Career Development Center, Center for Student Achievement, and Center for the Common Good. Through Living Learning Communities, partnerships with faculty and academic affairs enhance the educational experience for residents.

 

Residence Life intentionally promotes student learning through implementation of the Tommie Advantage Co-Curriculum. Our Co-Curricular Educational Priority is: as a result of students’ experiences at the University of St. Thomas, students will become leaders who meaningfully advance the common good. The University of St. Thomas has a Two-Year On-Campus Living requirement, which we believe supports student learning, connection to other students, faculty, and staff, and a sense of belonging on campus.

 

The Community Director for Schoenecker Hall North provides leadership and direction for an on-campus residential area housing approximately 480 students. This position serves as the primary administrator for the Schoenecker Hall North residential community. The position supervises a Graduate Student Assistant and undergraduate student leaders. The Community Director creates a welcoming, inclusive, and just community for residents of all identities and backgrounds. In addition, they foster a community conducive to academic achievement and personal growth. Responsibilities include supervision, education and development, planning and implementation of the Tommie Advantage Co-Curriculum, creating and implementation of dynamic community building opportunities, overseeing Community Events Board, providing individual attention to students, managing student conduct processes, providing emergency response to on campus situations, and general administration. The Community Director will also be expected to participate in and lead residence life and/or divisional leadership committees and initiatives.

 

This position is required to live on campus. The provided space is a furnished, 2-bedroom apartment on the first floor with an external entrance. Amenities include in unit washer, dryer,